At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and implement engaging teaching programs while monitoring student progress.
- Company: Seymour College, a vibrant school dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: $5,650 financial incentive, ongoing employment, and professional development support.
- Other info: Join a community-focused school with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your teaching career in a supportive environment with real impact on students' lives.
- Qualifications: Provisional or full registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching required.
The predicted salary is between 5650 - 5650 $ per year.
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Location Profile
Seymour College is a vibrant school located one hour from Melbourne that is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment across the three sectors of education: primary, secondary and special education. With access to modern facilities, we offer teachers the space and opportunity to create exciting teaching and learning experiences for their students. All of our teachers, from early career graduates through to Leading Teachers, are provided with support and opportunities, with all having access to leadership opportunities, induction, mentoring and coaching. The College encourages collaboration with the students, as well as their parents and carers throughout their learning.
As part of our commitment to life-long learning, we offer a full VCE Program incorporating Vocational Major, VET and have implemented the new Vocational Major and Vocational Pathway Certificate and offer comprehensive careers and pathways planning for all students. Our commitment to student success is reflected in our NAPLAN data, which shows significant student learning growth from Years 3 to Year 9. This carries into VCE, with our VCE outcomes sitting above many schools in our area. The College prides itself on being a hub for the Seymour community in our education and wellbeing services from birth to graduation. This includes a co-located Family and Children’s Centre with kindergarten and maternal and child health services on site. The college is also involved in a ten-year partnership with the Colman Education Foundation, Kids First Australia, Mitchell Shire Council, Department of Family, Fairness and Housing to implement the 'Our Place' approach.
What we offer
- This position attracts an incentive payment of $5,650 (pre-tax) for the successful candidate who meets the eligibility criteria.
- Ongoing employment for candidates.
- Career support with professional development opportunities.
What you’ll do
Core responsibilities include:
- Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or courses of study.
- Teaching an area of the curriculum or a general curriculum to a year level.
- Monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key learning areas.
- Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes.
- Maintaining records of class attendance and recording student progress.
- Implementing effective student management consistent with the school charter.
- Working with a mentor to participate in professional development planning, implementation and reflection developing a professional portfolio.
Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programs.
- Contributing to a range of co-curricular programs.
Who we’re looking for?
The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). If the person completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January 2024, they must demonstrate that they have satisfactorily completed a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority as satisfying the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership 'Accreditation of initial teacher education programs in Australia: Standards and Procedures'. A person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program after 1 July 2016 must also demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements (this condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian ITE program completed by the person).
Who can apply?
To be eligible to apply for a position advertised through the Teacher Graduate Recruitment program, a teacher must:
- Have completed their course requirements and graduated in the last 4 years.
- Not be employed as a teacher by the department at the time the advertised position is to commence.
Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
Graduate Teacher in Melbourne employer: Department of Education Victoria
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Contact Details:
Department of Education Victoria Recruitment Team
